2030 Goal Leader Update: #1 state for business starts

We are proud to announce that Florida is leading the nation in new business starts with 495,251 business applications; this is 58,521 more than California in second place, 111,133 more than Texas in third, and nearly double Georgia in fourth. Florida SBDC will continue its efforts to keep Florida in the top spot and is excited to be in partnership with the Florida Chamber Foundation championing the importance of small business to the future of Florida.